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- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:47 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: NUESTRA SENORA DE LA LUZ 1752
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NUESTRA SENORA DE LA LUZ 1752
The Portuguese ship in the service of the Spanish crown that was shipwrecked called NUESTRA SENORA DE LA LUZ in 1752. Where and when built is unknown. On March 29, 1748, a limited liability company was established in Lisbon to carry out trade in the trade to and from the port of Santa María del Buen...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:05 am
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: Battle cruiser and aircraft carrier of the USA
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Battle cruiser and aircraft carrier of the USA
This MS of Guyana issued in 1995 shows us a battleship and aircraft carrier of the USA fleet.
The MS was issued for the 50th Anniversary of Peace in the Pacific,
Both ships have till so far identified, who can help?
Guyana 1995 300$ MSsg 4447, Scott?
The MS was issued for the 50th Anniversary of Peace in the Pacific,
Both ships have till so far identified, who can help?
Guyana 1995 300$ MSsg 4447, Scott?
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:43 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: ATLANTIC 85 inshore lifeboat
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ATLANTIC 85 inshore lifeboat
The two stamps issued by Ireland show a Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat which is depict is not known. One shows us a rescue boat saving a person from drowning, while the other shows a lifeboat rescue survivors from a liferaft. On February 29, Ireland issue two stamps to honour the invaluable role playe...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: SANDOY SUBSEA TUNNEL, KING SVERRI and LONGSHIPS.
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SANDOY SUBSEA TUNNEL, KING SVERRI and LONGSHIPS.
The Sandoy Subsea Tunnel On 21st December 2023, the fourth underwater tunnel in the Faroe Islands opened: the Sandoy Tunnel. The tunnel connects central Streymoy, where Tórshavn is located, with the island of Sandoy, which has approximately 1300 residents. Skopunarfjørður, the waterway dividing Str...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: MARINE ENGINEER 12-12 lifeboat
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MARINE ENGINEER 12-12 lifeboat
The MARINE ENGINEER was stationed in Douglas, Isle of Man and she was one of the Mersey Class of which Wikipedia gives: The Mersey class built between 1987 and 1993. The MARINE ENGINEER 12–12 was built in 1990 as twelfth ship of this class. Displacement 14.3 ton, dim. 1162 x 4.0 x 1.02 M (draught) P...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: TWO SISTERS lifeboat 1868
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TWO SISTERS lifeboat 1868
Ramsey Lifeboat Station. The first station in Ramsey was established in 1829 but like that at Peel it was no longer serviceable by 1845.A new station was established in 1868 with the arrival of the 'TWO SISTERS' to a new boathouse on the south shore - the Rev George Paton was for 12 years secretary...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: La DIVES in the expedition to St Paul in 1874
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La DIVES in the expedition to St Paul in 1874
The Sailing vessel depict on the MS must be the L:a DIVES she was the vessel on which the expedition sailed to St Paul in 1874. ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES OF THE FRENCH SOUTHERN LANDS IN 1874 The year 1874 marks 150 years of the transit of Venus in front of the Sun and of the scientific expeditions ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:46 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: MARION DUFRESNE supply vessel 1995
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MARION DUFRESNE supply vessel 1995
The MS issued by TAAF in 2024 shows us on the stamp of “supply delivery” on the Kerguelen Island, in the foreground a container discharged from the supply vessel in the background. Comparing the stamp with a photo I believe she is the MARION DUFRESNE built in 1995, she is the main supply ship to Ker...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:37 am
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: ROWBOATS IN THE RIVER SEINE
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ROWBOATS IN THE RIVER SEINE
The stamps shows us rowboats on the Seine around 1877 – 1878 of which I have not any detail. Boating Party, also known as “Oarsman in a Top Hat,” is a masterpiece painting by Impressionist artist Gustave Caillebotte. The painting depicts a group of people enjoying boat ride on the Seine river west o...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: B-536 inshore lifeboat of the Atlantic Class
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B-536 inshore lifeboat of the Atlantic Class
The B-536 was built by the Inshore Lifeboat Centre, Cowes for the RNLI. 1976 laid down. She was one of the Atlantic 21 class inshore lifeboats, B-536. Displacement 1.4 tons, dim. 7.21 x 2.49 x 1.32m, 0.81m draught. Powered by two 2-stroke outboard engines of 32 knots. Range 3 hours. Capacity for 22 ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:25 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: MURIEL AND LESLIE lifeboat Atlantic 85 class
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MURIEL AND LESLIE lifeboat Atlantic 85 class
Built as an Atlantic 85 class lifeboat by the Inshore Lifeboat Centre, Cowes for the RNLI. Displacement 1.8 tons. Dim. 8.44 x 2.85 x 0,53m (draught). Powered by 2 Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engines 115hp. (86kW), speed 35 knots. Fuel capacity 210 liters Endurance 2.5 hours. Capacity 24 persons and 4 c...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:17 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: GOUGH RITCHIE II (14-26) lifeboat
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GOUGH RITCHIE II (14-26) lifeboat
This stamp shows de all weather board lifeboat of the Trent-class of witch Wikipedia gives: The Trent-class was built by Green Marine U.K in Southampton. In service since 1998 at Port St Mary. Island of Mann. 17 July 1998, named by Lady Daunt the GOUGH RITCHIE II (14-26) Displacement 28 ton, dim. 14...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:17 am
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: VASCO DA GAMA explorer
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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:58 am
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: FANNY cutter 1825
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FANNY cutter 1825
At that time Jersey did not have a lifeboat. The stamps hows us the cutter FANNY stranded on the rocks, with in the foreground most probably a local fishing boat trying to rescue the passengers and crew of the FANNY. At that time Jersey did not have a lifeboat. Captain Destouches and the wreck of th...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Ship Stamps Collection
- Topic: GEORGE SULLIVAN lifeboat
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GEORGE SULLIVAN lifeboat
GEORGE SULLIVAN one of the Tamar class of which 27 have been built between 2000-2013 The lifeboat was delivered and built in 2009 by Piran Marine and fitted out by Babcock International Marine Division. Displacement 31.5 long tons, dim. 16.3 x 5.3 x1,4m (draught). Powered by 2 Caterpillar C18 diesel...